Medals and Decorations
A look at various Military Medals, Awards and Orders from around The World.
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31st Jul 2021 - With the Motto “Who Will Sever Us”, The Order was founded by King George III in 1783. Designed to recognize Irish Nobility (and loyalty), …
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31st Jul 2021 - Created by Queen Victoria in 1896, The Order was designed to be awarded to her Household Staff for loyal service. The Order was given to both Men and …
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31st Jul 2021 - Created by Charles I of Naples in 1268, The Order was latter seen as the rival to England's Order of The Garter. Seen as 3 Gold Chains, from which was …
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31st Jul 2021 - Created originally by Queen Tamar of Georgia (now Russia) in 1184 – The Order was awarded to Nobility who had “rightfully” served Th …
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31st Jul 2021 - Founded by King James VIII (Scotland) in 1687, it was reputed to have actually been instituted in 800 A.D. - in Scotland. Designed to incorporate sele …
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31st Jul 2021 - Founded in Bavaria in 1440, The Order was also known as “The Order of Our Dear Lady” (in reference to The Virgin Mary). They were a Noble …
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31st Jul 2021 - Instituted by Henry III of France in 1578, The Order was meant to replace The Order of St. Michael. Both of which were religious-based awards (Catholi …
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31st Jul 2021 - Created by King Frederick I (Sweden) in 1748 – The Order was designed to award excellence in Sciences and other acts towards The Kingdom and Mon …
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31st Jul 2021 - Traditionally created by Spanish King Ferdinand VII for his wife Isabella of Castile, The Order dates from 1815. Nobility and association with The Cat …
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31st Jul 2021 - Established in 1693 by King Louis IX. Awarded to Nobility who had displayed “exceptional” merit to The Kingdom and Monarch, it was also on …
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31st Jul 2021 - Created by King Edward III, they were known as “The Poor Knights”. Basically, these were Nobility who had fallen on “hard times&rdqu …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Order was founded by Archduke Ferdinand III (Tuscany), in 1807. Given to Nobility, Heads of State and as a reward of service to Catholic Cardinals …